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Taking nitrate supplements increases cGMP in the blood, which is a sign that nitric oxide is being produced and working in the body.

Scientific Claim

Inorganic nitrate supplementation elevates plasma cGMP concentration, which is a sensitive indicator of nitric oxide bioactivity, with significant increases observed at 3 and 24 hours after 24 mmol KNO3 administration.

Original Statement

Plasma cGMP concentration was significantly raised compared with baseline at 3 and 24 hours after ingestion of KNO3 capsules (24 mmol; Figure 1E).

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

definitive

Can make definitive causal claims

Assessment Explanation

This is a direct measurement from a controlled study showing statistically significant increases in cGMP after nitrate supplementation. The language 'elevates' appropriately describes the observed effect.

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